Book of 'So Aunty, So What' stories is one Malaysian's view of her country

Unapologetic, liberal, loud, loyal, patriotic, brave, passionate.... There are many ways that friends and foes can describe June HL Wong. The journalist has spent her entire news career at The Star, going all the way to the top as its group chief editor, spearheading changes to its lifestyle content and video division. There’s one thing no one can deny: She’s a darn good storyteller and a damn fine writer.

Over the last seven years, her column So Aunty, So What has been one of the more progressive voices to rise above the din. Clear, concise, sometimes controversial, she has used her series to speak about politics, social issues, world affairs, entertainment and technology, what it means to be Malaysian, life and death, and many more topics that are of concern to the rest of us.